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Chronicling Life: Journal Biggie!

2010-01-08T01:18:00.000-07:00

How can I participate in P365 if I don't journal? As I said, I'm participating in Chelle's Tell Me More class which has inspired me to journal! Hello! So, I need to make a new project that will help with that! Chronicling Life: Journal Biggie is HERE!

Here is my first page of P365 this year! I hope it inspires you! Let me tell you what I did! I didn't have a picture from everyday, so I truly didn't worry about it! I did, however, journal about that day. In fact, I even used 2 pictures for Friday! If you think you can't do it, make it your own! Be unique...it CAN work for you too! (I should say, I did this for another assignment for the Tell Me More Journal Class...can you tell how much I wrote!)

Okay, are you ready for some inspiration?
Wendy (Neverland Scraps) is Guesting this month! Here is what she did!

Look how fun Jill's page is!

Dawn made this FUN page!

I'm loving Kelli's! (green is my fav color!)

And, Melissa's is so pretty!

Now it is SO NOT too late to start! Or if you just like the bundle, it's available under Sweet Deals at Scrapmatters! CLICK HERE to get it!

Of course, you NEED the January Mini too!

(Keep reading...I've gotta a Freebie!)

Time for Show Offs! This week, the show offs will be the Chronicling Life: Journal Biggie!

My next show off will be Jan 29--sorry I'm a loser and forgot last week!) Just email me your LOs! I want to see them and show them off!

And, for a freebie, I have a template for you. Perfect for P365 or any other page you want! (both psd and png files!)

To Download CLICK HERE!

Tell Me More Journaling Class An Update

2010-01-06T19:50:00.004-07:00

Can I tell you how excited I am! Chelle's class started on Monday. And, I'm loving it. First, I've done 2 SPREADS...I have the goal of finishing up a digital album for 2009. I already have tons of LOs, but I need to fill in holes and I need to convert many pages to 2 page spreads. I just like it better that way.

Anyway, I wanted to share the first two spreads/assignments I've finished!

The first:

credits

The second:

credits

I can't wait to purposely start journaling. I so often feel as if the pictures can tell the story...unless they don't! For example, Look at that second layout. Would you have ever known by the pictures that the tooth had fallen down the drain. Why have I never thought of my pages like this! And this is only the third day! Seriously, people...if you get the chance, take Chelle's class! I'm not sure if it's too late, but it might not be!

We have a WINNER!!

2010-01-04T20:58:00.003-07:00

Hey all! I had a random drawing...comment 6 won (from people, not the freebie sites)...and that person is kendallt!!! Kendall, email me and I'll get you a code for my "Chronicling Life" Bundle!!
Thank you to all who commented!

So, how is everyone doing on your photos? So far, so good for me! I guess we'll see how I'm doing one week from today! LOL!

Happy New Year!!!!

2010-01-01T09:18:00.005-07:00

It's 2010! I can't believe it. In the late 90s, construction started on the Interstate near my house, scheduled to be completed in 2010. Back then, it seemed SO FAR away! But now, here it is! Seriously!

I apologize this is so late getting posted. We drove the Crested Butte, Colorado yesterday from New Mexico. But, while we were loading the car, I slipped and fell on the ice. Thank God, I didn't break anything, but I am SORE! I told my mother in law that my body feels like I was in a car accident. my back and neck are killing me! But, I'll be okay, eventually! LOL!

I'm starting again. I am starting Project 365! If you don't know what it is, it's where you take a picture a day and journal about it...chronicling your every day life for one year. I'm not sure if I'll get a picture every day, but I do have a goal of once a week! I guess I'll call it P-52! lol!

And, I have also started a P365 product line...called "Chronicling Life!" I have the base kit as black and white. Take a look at "Chronicling Life Mini Kit".

I wanted an easy, uniform way to mark days of the week and months. So, here is "Chronicling Life: I've Been Framed."

And, my CT member Jill requested a calendar template to chronicle a month at time! So, here is "Chronicling Life Calendar Template"! It comes in PSD and PNG formats!

And finally, I've added some every day life words for "Chronicling Life Defining Life"!

And, of course, to save YOU money...I've made them a Sweet Deal! The "Chronicling Life Bundle" comes with ALL FOUR products for one low price!! This is a great way to start your P365!!!

I am also starting a monthly mini kit for Chronicling Life! Each month, I will come out with a NEW mini specifically made for that month! And, since it's January, here is my Chronicling Life January Mini!!!

Here is a page I did using today's project! (my second version since the first one was eaten by computer!)

And the hunnies really have some fabulous pages too!

Melissa B.:

Dawn:

Kelli:

Melissa D.

Erin:

Jill:

how fun!! I want to put out the challenge...if you are planning on doing P365, leave me a comment!! On Sunday, I am going to draw a name for someone to WIN my Chronicling Life BUNDLE!!! Yip, the whole thing! So, leave a comment here! Check back on Sunday night or Monday morning to see if you won!!! Good luck, and happy new year!

OH! I almost forgot. Jill made a small gift for you! (While her son was in the hospital having surgery....how awesome is she!) She made a January desktop using Playtime Petshop! Don't forget to leave her a thank you! She really did go out of her way!

CLICK here to Download and leave a comment for Jill!

Sale at SM!!

2009-12-30T08:27:00.002-07:00

Upcoming sale!

Tell Me More Journaling Class

2009-12-27T14:11:00.003-07:00

OMGoodness, so excited here. I'm trying to get over the holidays and get my life organized again!

And, I've also signed up for a new class being offered at SM! Chelle is offering a journaling class, which I SO need! Tell Me More starts January 4...that is a week from tomorrow! Not only do you get a journaling class, but you get a fantastic kit for FREE! Look here:

I hope you can join us!!!!

My Christmas Gift to you!

2009-12-25T11:46:00.004-07:00

I pray you are all having a marvelous and Merry Christmas! We are here at the Nay house! So many presents, lots of food...which I have to go tend too! the turkey is in the oven and everything else is ready to be put in as soon as it's finished!

I have a little something for you all, an iPhone album! (You can also make a 4x6 brag book with these QPs!) This freebie will only be available for a couple of days...through Christmas weekend!!! (then it will be available in the SM store!)

DOWNLOAD your gift HERE (or click the image!)

Merry Christmas from Haynay Designs and the Haynay Hunnies!

Playtime Petshop and a Freebie!

2009-12-17T15:31:00.000-07:00

Both of my kids have asked Santa for Webkinz this year. They love them! And how cute are those little stuffed guys! Very. So, as I was reading over H and M's Christmas list, I realized, I needed to do a kit, that is inspired by Webkinz! And, here it is: Playtime Petshop! the colors are so fun and fabulous...this really turned into a mega kit! And, it's super versatile!

And, a closer look at the papers!

I also made an additional alpha for the kit. Doodled Alpha will be sold separately, BUT for THIS week only...you'll get it for FREE with the purchase of Playtime Petshop! (no need to put it into your cart)

And, let's see some inspiration.

Here is my page. I used it for a LO of our way out of the hotel the first day of our trip to Disney! See, not just for Webkinz!! (I also used template 1, 2,3, 4...Go! by Sya's Blueprints)

Jill...

Kimtx...

Dawn...

and Kelli...
how cute are those!!!

And, I also have a little freebie for you! Download it HERE!

I hope everyone has an awesome Christmas! My next Show-Offs will be on New Years Day! And, don't forget to give yourself an Xmas present...Playtime Petshop! ;)

Giveaway!

2009-12-14T15:11:00.001-07:00

Hey all! Head over to Digital Scrapbooking Giveaways for a Chance to win 3 of my products: Once Upon a Shabby Christmas, Photo Borders v 2, and Wide Ruled Paper Pack!

Defining Life

2009-12-10T22:04:00.005-07:00

I wanted to get something out this week; it seems like forever since I had a new release! I sat down to do a new template set, but somehow ended up with these! Defining Life is a wonderful set of Word Art that can apply to so many different events and feelings in life!

Here is what I did with it using My Happy Life and Thoroughly Amused. And this is also my first LO of our trip to Disney!

And for some inspiration from the Haynay Hunnies and the SM CT...

Jill used Pebbles and Butterflies.

And Diana used Once Upon a Shabby Christmas!

Erin used Be Still My Heart.

Kristen used Simplicity from the Black Friday Grab Bag.

Here is one from Courtney on the SM CT, using School's Out for Summer Combo Pack!

And Jen (VirginiaJen) used Andilynn's NEW Happy Hanukkah and Erica Zane's EZ Templates 10!
How fun are those! I love the versatility of them...so many styles and subject matters!

Now it's time for Show Offs! Here are the fabulous LOs that I've gotten. These ladies will receive Defining Life FREE for being a show off!

If you want to be a show off, and have used ANY product (free, bought, an entire kit, or just one piece) please email me your LO at hhaynay at gmail dot com!!! I love to see anything anyone does!

I'm back

2009-12-09T17:43:00.005-07:00

Hey all! We got back on Monday and boy are we exhausted. I'm thinking we need a vacation from our vacation! I'll slowly but surely tell you about our Disney trip. It was incredible. We all had an absolute blast. Thanks to Tour Guide Mike and his site, the trip went off without too many hitches! LOL! If you are planning a trip to Walt DisneyWorld, this site is a must. It's awesome!

Anyway, we got to Orlando late on Friday night. Sadly, two of the bags (H and M's) didn't make it, but the good thing...Mommy was smart enough to take out the following day's outfits for all of us. H was very stressed about his luggage, but they were delivered the next morning.

Saturday was Animal Kingdom...So fun! We ate breakfast at the Tusker House. I don't know what it was, but those eggs were amazing...H and I both thought so!

M's first roller coaster ride was Expedition Everest...she covered her eyes the entire ride. Hilarious!

We had a blast all day riding rides, spending time as a family. Great day, but that afternoon we were exhausted! We headed to the condo (Wyndham Bonnet Creek-awesome) to check in, went to Walmart for food, then headed to the ESPN club! Florida was playing, so it was super crowded. But, fun anyway!

After spending 10 days in Florida, of course, we came home to New Mexico to some serious snow. I know most of the country got some part of this system. The kids' schools were closed yesterday as we got about 6 inches at our house. The kids loved playing outside. They both sled down our driveway, loved it. H also put his skis on and skied down, but I was inside by the fire...downloading Windows 7!!! (I LOVE IT!) While outside before that, I videoed the kids. Tonight, I decided to make a movie. Have fun watching it!!

I hope everyone has a great day/night!

Last Day of Giveaways

2009-12-03T11:49:00.003-07:00

Today is our last day of Giveaways! Haynay will be back from her amazing trip to WDW very shortly, and we'll have to hand control of things back over to her!

Today is also the last day to enter the 2 contests at ScrapMatters! The scraplift contest, and the Wishlist contest! Make sure you check out those threads and enter for your chance to win a GC to Haynay's Store: http://scrapmatters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5697 and here: http://scrapmatters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5723

So, without further ado (I always wanted to say that!) Here is your Quick Page for today! This is made using Haynay and Plum Dumpling Designs Thouroughly Amused kit. Thank you to Neverland Scraps (an uncoming guest CT member) for this QP:

You can download it here: http://www.4shared.com/file/164816541/10465abf/sm_haynay_pdd_ta_qppreview.html

Tomorrow, I will have my daughter's help me draw the winners of our contests! Stay tuned to find out if you are the lucky winner!

Freebie Element cluster!

2009-12-02T11:40:00.004-07:00

Ngneer98 (Diana) created this cute little element cluster to go along with Haynay's Simplicity kit (part of her Black Friday Grab bag). You can download it here: http://www.4shared.com/file/159178379/96f54884/dlh_cluster.html

Only a few days left to get your layout done for Haynay's Scraplift and for posting your favorite "wish list" item from Haynay's store! Take a few moments out of your busy schedule to enter for your chance to win! Enjoy your Wednesday!

Quick Page Freebie

2009-12-01T09:50:00.003-07:00

I hope you are all recovering from the fun and excitement of this weekend (for those of you here in the States, that included Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping!) Today is the first day of December! And my daughter's keep calling it the first day of Christmas! So, we'll go that route, and consider this an early Christmas present!

Here is a QP for your scrapping pleasure! Make sure you check back throughout the rest of the week, and check the ScrapMatters forum (announcement/ freebies area) for the 2 challenges going on, now until Friday! Enter for your chance to win a free kit or GC to Haynay's store!

Download here and enjoy your Quick Page using the new kit from Haynay's Black Friday Grab Bag, Simplicity! Check back tomorrow for your next freebie! http://www.4shared.com/file/158918203/fdc72113/Haynay_Simplicity_QP1109.html

Cyber Monday Coupon and a freebie!

2009-11-29T19:59:00.007-07:00

Good morning! Today is Cyber Monday, and this is your 3rd stop on the coupon blog train! Haynay is on vacation this week (to Walt Disney World) and her CT have taken over things while she's gone! Make sure you read all the way to the end of this post for a freebie Desktop!

This is stop #3 on the blog train. You should have arrived from Maria's blog http://scrapmuss.blogspot.com/

and here is your coupon:

This offer starts on 11/30/09 and expires on 12/01/09, so make sure you go shopping soon!

If you get lost along the way, head back to the ScrapMatters blog to find your way again!

While Haynay's Away, the Hunnie's will Play! JillyFish made this wonderful Dec. Desktop for all you blog readers! Enjoy!

download here: http://www.4shared.com/file/156664441/2ab753a9/new_desktop.html

Your next stop is Amber of Stolen Moments: http://stolenmomentsdesign.blogspot.com/

Make sure you check back on this blog throughout the week, for some more fun and freebies!

Week of Fun and Freebies!

2009-11-28T07:15:00.003-07:00

Good Morning! This is Dawn! Haynay is on her way to Walt Disney World for the next week, so her CT has taken over! We're giving away some freebies, and having a couple contests at ScrapMatters.com. So make sure you check back everyday throughout the next week, so you don't miss out on any of the fun!

Today starts the first of our giveaways with a challenge at ScrapMatters.com. Go check it out Here: http://scrapmatters.com/forums/showthread.php?p=93818#post93818 Leave a comment with your favorite kit, and your name will be entered into a drawing for the chance to win it! Good luck, and make sure you check back tomorrow for our next installment of FUN!!!

It's Black Friday!!

2009-11-27T06:42:00.001-07:00

It's Black Friday, and it appears many many people are taking advantage of some awesome sales! Well, you've come to a great place to see what SM is doing this Black Friday! For the discounts this weekend, scroll to the post below! In addition to some great sales, there are a TON of grab bags and new products! Today, I have two new releases!

The first one is a new collab with Wendy from WM[squared] Designs! For all of you who live or visit places at Christmas where it's warm and you have no snow, this is the PERFECT kit for you!! "Christmas in Paradise" is great for Southern states, the Southern Hemisphere, the beach and the Southwest. Okay, it's great for any place warm! hehe.

Here is what I did with the kit. So fun, Brigham Mayfield took this picture last year on the day after Xmas. It was a gorgeous day, so warm!

And some inspiration from the Hunnies:
Kelli:
Jill:
Dawn:
Keep reading...there is a freebie in this post!

In addition, I've got a grab bag out this week! My Black Friday Grab Bag was a collaboration with Simply J Studios! There are some awesome goodies in the bag, several new products! If you want a reveal...go to the link of the Grab Bag. In the images below the preview, you'll see what's in it. I know many of you love to see what's in a GB before you buy it.

Here is my page:

And the CT's LOs for inspiration:
Melissa:
Jill:
Diana:
Dawn:
Go to SM to check out the sales! And, remember, if you spend $20, you get this HUGE template pack for FREE!!! (I used one for my Christmas in Paradise layout!)
Okay, now you are to the freebie! I hope you enjoy it. Click HERE to download.

I hope everyone has had a great holiday! I'll see you guys later, I'm off to DisneyWorld! But, first, my family is visiting one of our favorite families ever--the Phillips. So excited to see these wonderful friends before our flight!

Oh so much is going on!

2009-11-24T10:58:00.003-07:00

My life is crazy. We leave for Texas today to spend Thanksgiving with our families! Then Friday we are off to Disney!!! I can't believe it's finally here! I am not sure, but I might be tweeting a little from there, so go find me and become a follower to keep up with my trip!!!

Okay, a few things. This week, I'm hosting Roadmap to Scrap challenge at SM. Go here to get the directions and enter the challenge! (M's new hair...she decided to cut it right before Halloween. Now it's a cute little bob!) Here is the page I did using a template from Stolen Moments Designs and Sahlin Studios Enjoy the Moment:

And, THIS Friday (all weekend really) is a HUGE sale at SM...info here!

And, I have a grab bag coming out, plus a brand new COLLAB!!! So excited!

Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! (I must say...GO COWBOYS! One of my favorite things to do on TG is watching the Cowboys...family tradition my entire life! Oh, and the Texas v TAMU game...not sure who to root for, probably UT b/c I want them in the Nat'l Championship game!) See everyone Friday!!!

One for the Money

2009-11-20T08:32:00.006-07:00

Have you ever had one of those weeks? One that everything goes wrong, blows up, and life seems impossible to get through? Yeah, me too. This week was like that for us. We have had awful sewer problems, stomach flu, and so many other yuck things. Stress. That sums up my life right now!
But, as my almost BIL reminded me...God never gives us more than we can handle. Now that does not mean that you might not have a break down in the midst of everything! LOL!
Luckily, before it got too bad around here, I finished a new set of templates: "One for the Money v. 2." This is a set that I had a hard time figuring out which template I wanted to use to show these babies off! Let's have a look.

here is what I did using Wild Princess:

Dawn used School's Out for Summer and Chip Off the Old Block Alpha:

Diana used Once Upon a Shabby Christmas:

Erin used Just the Right medicine and Summer in the Hamptons:

Jill used Visions of Sugar Plums (collab with Andilynn Designs for the Nov. Newsletter!)

Kelli used Life's Bazaar:

Melissa used Angel Baby Girl:

How fun are those! I love it when templates take on a life of their own and really become your own! Melissa and Erin's are great examples of this! If you notice Jill used the boxes for photos instead of paper! Love it!

Now, if you have noticed the Disney counter at the top of my blog, then you will see that one week from today, my family is going to Walt Disney World!!! We are taking a familoy vacay and are super excited. we've decided our family theme song "Hakuna Matata" from the Lion King. I've loaded Disney songs onto my iPhone and we are listening to the songs in the car and having a great time! So, you know what this means right? No? I WILL have new releases next Friday, they will be just put on a scheduled blog! LOL! he he, you thought I wasn't going to have anything next week didn't you?

One thing I am not going to have for 3 weeks is Show Offs. I will resume Show Offs on Dec 11. So, finish those up and email them to me at hhaynay at gmail dot com! Now, for those ladies that have sent LOs in this week. (And, please if I've forgotten anyone, please for give, go read the first paragraph again. LOL)

These ladies will receive One for the Money v.2 template set as their thank you gift! I totally love seeing everyone's LOs. If you use ANYTHING of mine, please send me the LO and I'd love to show it off to others!

Hope all of you have a great, awesome weekend! Until later, be safe!

Just another Manic Monday

2009-11-16T08:36:00.004-07:00

Hey all! It's Monday, and you know what that means? Right, laundry! Gag. We were sick all weekend with a stomach bug; thus, everything has gone crazy! I need to take M to school, grab a White Chocolate Mocha, get some laundry in the wash, and WORK my tail off! (Did you see we only have 11 days till Disney!) WOO HOO!

Oh, wait, you are right, it's also the Manic Monday sale at SM! And, have I got a deal for you! A Stone's Throw is on sale, HALF off!!! What a great deal! This is a great boy/grunge kit!
Here are a couple of LOs I've done with it.

Speed Scrap Tonight

2009-11-13T16:58:00.001-07:00

Hey all! Just here to do some plugging of tonight's Speed Scrap! Hopefully I can make it. My family has some kind of stomach bug, including me. gag. Have a great one!

Sale continues...

2009-11-08T07:06:00.001-07:00

Here is the info Andrea put on the SM blog, just thought I'd pass it along!

Thank you, thank you. Andrea here and I am amazed by the response to our DSD sale and activities. We changed servers and upgraded to a huge new dedicated server six months ago and our site has been moving right along since we did that. Until our DSD 35% off PU/25% off CU sale started!!! I am so sorry for those of you who have difficulties with our site slowing down. And I can tell that there are many of you still trying to check out before the sale ends at midnight tonight. Well guess what…

This sale has been extended until 6 pm pacific time on Sunday, November 8th–that’s an extra 18 hours. We know that the site is moving slow and there have been some glitches along the way. Thanks for your patience. Please don’t wait until tomorrow at 5:50 to check out though–pretty please!!!

For those of you waiting for your paypal payments to clear, I am doing my best to get these cleared up quickly and to get your downloads to you. Again your patience in this matter is appreciated.

Don’t forget to hop on our fantastic blog train, see the post below for more details. Lots of great quick pages and freebies.

All Aboard the SM Blog Train!

2009-11-07T08:00:00.001-07:00

Hey all! Welcome to Haynay Designs' portion of the DSD Scrapmatter's Blog Train! Woo Hoo!!! If you happened upon my blog and didn't know about the blog train (full of FREEBIES), you can go to Andilynn Design's blog to start at the beginning! If you have been on the train for a while, WELCOME! So glad you are here!

DSD is so fun, with lots of sales, etc! If you want to grab my freebie from yesterday, just scroll down the page!

Today, I have made a frame element from the SM "A Slice of Life" Collab! You can get this collab for FREE if you purchase $15 or more from the store! What a deal!

Download this frame HERE! ***note: This freebie is only available for a limited time***

And, I have a HUGE favor! We are having a LITTLE contest among some of the designers at SM. So many of us have facebook pages. We've decided to do a little FAN DRIVE! And whoever gets the most fans this weekend, wins!!! I NEED YOU to become my FAN on FACEBOOK!!! NOW! Consider it a thank you to me for the freebie I just gave you! LOL!!! Here is a link to my facebook page, all you need to do is click "Become a Fan" button. Thanks so much guys, in advance!! (Plus, you might get a "reveal" of my GB!

Your next stop on the blog train is Chelle's Blog! Enjoy!

DSD Sale, A Grab Bag, and a New Release

2009-11-06T06:45:00.002-07:00

We are here, finally! A much anticipated sale at SM for Digital Scrapbook Day! I'm so excited! Today and tomorrow, we are having 35%. Then Sunday and Monday, it's 25% off!

So are you ready for my new release? Down on the Farm has been in the works forever and I finally finished it! I've gotta tell you, I think it's so cute and am really excited for how it turned out!
Here is what the Hunnies and some SM CT gals have done:
Jami:
Erin:
Diana:
JenDavey

Melissa (mrsduke2u) and a NEW Hunnie!

Kelli:
Jill:
Great pages, huh?

And now, I'm super excited about my DSD Grab Bag!!!! I had a blast making this, love the products in here too!!! There are 5 product worth $16, for only $4!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here are more pages:
Erin:

Melissa:

Melissa

Lori:

Jill:
Dawn:
okay, love those!!!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I'd love for you to go to my store and grab some goodies, especially at 35% off!!!

But, I actually have a HUGE favor! We are having a LITTLE contest among some of the designers at SM. So many of us have facebook pages. We've decided to do a little FAN DRIVE! And whoever gets the most fans this weekend, wins!!! I NEED YOU to become my FAN on FACEBOOK!!! NOW! Consider it a thank you to me for the freebie I'm about to give you! LOL!!! Here is a link to my facebook page, all you need to do is click "Become a Fan" button. Thanks so much guys, in advance!! (Plus, you might get a "reveal" of my GB! If you are here early Friday, give me time to get my kids to school and back to post it!)

Are you ready for your freebie? It's an add on to Down on the Farm: You can download it here!

Thank you world! I hope you have a great weekend. Come back tomorrow for another treat!

Now for show offs. I only had 3 this week, so I'm not going to do a slide show.
Robin

Lisa

Karen

You ladies will be getting any date element of your choice.

Finally....

2009-11-04T13:12:00.005-07:00

I finally feel caught up this week. Even though I still have a lot to get done, it's more manageable now!
I'm so thankful for my new freelance job. I started it this weekend. I haven't worked on anything all year, and I'm afraid that I've forgotten how to write curriculum! LOL...it luckily comes back to you. So, I've spent lots of time this week writing.
Next, M's school has a fund raiser every year. I can't remember what these things are called...it starts with an F, but back home we call them luminaries. They are the bags that people line their sidewalk with at Christmastime. The bags have candles in them. Anyway, I've been folding bags for days it seems. I have to fold 400 of them!!!! RU kidding me? nope, I'm not. H has helped a bit while we watch football and the world series together. So, I guess tonight, we'll do that again. I'm almost done, okay, at least I'm halfway!! :)
And, in addition to just getting back into the routine of life after Hawaii, and the fact that my kids decided to be sick for 4 days (both of them)...I also have to get ready for FRIDAY! It's the start of our DSD Sale at SM!!! Saturday is Digital Scrapbook Day! And we are celebrating it big this weekend! We have a sale, grab bags, blog trains, lots going on! I have a new kit and a new grab bag coming out! Be on the look out on Friday! :) Here is the ad:

So, today, because I actually feel caught up and am not a stress case, I decided that I could take the time to do a daytime speed scrap! Wendy of Neverland Scrap hosted it. And, since I'm on Saturday of my Maui update, I did a page for that!

Saturday morning, Heath and I woke up, ate breakfast, and were off to the Saturday Swap. We bought most of our souvenirs there, for a lot less money! Totally fun. Plus, I got a new hat (see newest layout) that is perfect for the beach. (I'll be taking it to Jamaica for my little sister's wedding in June!)
After that, we drove down the road to eat at Momma's Fish House. Okay, this view is fabulous. I put this picture in the LO, but I have to show it to you bigger! Look at this!

It's a postcard people, but I TOOK that! OMGOodness, how beautiful! And the food was yummy!

credits

Following the lunch, we went on a helicopter tour of the island. This was my pick of what I wanted to do! I scored people. It was AWESOME! I've never done anything like that. I love roller coasters, etc., so this was right up my alley! Here we are in the helicopter.

After the tour, we headed back to the hotel, went to the pool, read a bit, then went out to dinner at a local place-I think the name of the restaurant was Mala, but I can't remember. I've slept since then. We had a great meal, some fabulous wine, and serious conversation talking about how far we've come since we got married!
WOW, what an adventure we've been on. I'm so thankful for my dear husband. He's such an awesome example to our children of how hard work, determination can get you where you dream of being! Heath, love you so much!

Now, the kids and I have totally been counting down to our family trip. When Heath finished residency, he wanted to do something for the kids. They've sacrificed lots of things many of their friends never had to...like dad working instead of being at a baseball game or Christmas program. We had no control over his schedule at the hospital and got used to grabbing time with him when we was around. Anyway, Heath decided in May that he wanted to take the family to DisneyWorld! So fun! So, I've been planning, etc for our trip. We are down to like 23 days! I can't believe it! We are so excited. I cannot wait for everything we will experience as a family. WOO HOO!

Well, this was longer than I planned, thanks for milling through it! See y'all on Friday with my new goodies!